ABOUT ASTRAZENECA

AstraZeneca is a global, science-led, patient-focused biopharmaceutical company that focuses on the discovery, development and commercialization of prescription medicines for some of the world’s most serious diseases. But we’re more than one of the world’s leading pharmaceutical companies.

Join a high-performing team, empowered to cut through the noise and drive real change. Our agility and pace, coupled with scientific focus, powers us to spot opportunities in the market that keep us moving forward and into new spaces.

Why AstraZeneca?

At AstraZeneca we’re dedicated to being a Great Place to Work. Where you are empowered to push the boundaries of science and unleash your entrepreneurial spirit. There’s no better place to make a difference to medicine, patients and society. An inclusive culture that champions diversity and collaboration, and always committed to lifelong learning, growth and development. We’re on an exciting journey to pioneer the future of healthcare.

ABOUT THE ROLE

Job Purpose:

To make a meaningful difference by driving and accelerating eligible patients’ access to AstraZeneca’s innovative therapies—both existing and upcoming—through the development and execution of impactful market access strategies and tactics. This role requires strong leadership, innovation, and accountability in collaborating with internal cross-functional teams and external stakeholders to ensure timely, sustainable access for patients in Iraq.

Key Responsibilities:

• Deep understanding for Health care system including decision making process, influencers, funding map and stakeholders
• Proactively developing and shaping relationship with customers at multiple levels and in multiple functional areas within the customer’s organization, respective Governmental and Heath Care/ Key Account bodies, hospitals, and patients’ associations, decision makers in health care needed for building strategy and execution of MA activities
• Playing an integral role, in cooperation with the internal teams, to develop the product registration/reimbursement and economic value strategy
• Supports the Brand Strategy and identifies new opportunities which will drive business.
• Allocate resources per business / account plans
• Regular review of performance and progress of implementation of plans against agreed KPIs
• Maintains the customer database up to date to ensure full understanding of customer needs to be able to timely fulfil them.
• Maintains excellent on-going knowledge of disease areas, product and competitors. And  the latest products information and clinical data provided by the company.
• Conducts ongoing market analysis including Market, Competitive, and Business Intelligence.
• Understands customers and market insights to ensure achievement of short-term and long-term business objectives.
• Ensure availability, reimbursement and access of the AZ’s products on all levels

Job Requirements:

Essential Criteria:

• A degree in Pharmacy (BS Pharm or PharmD) or any relevant scientific background.
• A minimum of 5 years of experience, with a minimum of 2 years of experience in Market Access, Corporate/Public Affairs, or Tenders Management.
• Proven experience working with the healthcare authorities in Iraq.
• Demonstrated ability to work cross-functionally with internal and external stakeholders.
• Proficiency in both English and Arabic.

Preferred Criteria:

• Experience in product enlisting with relevant health authorities is a strong advantage.

Please note that this position is based in Baghdad and is not open for relocation; only apply if you are located in or can easily access this location.